LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION mourning the death of Francis J. "Red" Pisciotti,
distinguished citizen and devoted member of his community

WHEREAS, It is the custom of this Legislative Body to pay tribute to
citizens of the State of New York whose lifework and civic endeavor
served to enhance the quality of life in their communities and the great
State of New York; and
WHEREAS, Francis J. "Red" Pisciotti of Auburn, New York, died on March
19, 2009, at the age of 89; and
WHEREAS, Born on November 15, 1919, to the late Antonio and Francesca
Colella Pisciotti in Auburn, New York, Red Pisciotti was educated at
Auburn East High School, Auburn Community College, and St. Lawrence
University; and
WHEREAS, A veteran of World War II, having served with the United
States Army as a Staff Sergeant in central Europe, the Rhine Land, Rome
Arno and Sicily Campaigns, Red Pisciotti was a member of the Frank
Calimeri Post No. 9 and Carnicelli and Indelicato Post No. 1776 of the
American Legion, a life member of the VFW, past New York State and
National Commander of the Italian-American War Veterans, and a Veterans
Administrations Volunteer Veterans Services delegate to Bath Veterans
Administration Hospital for 33 years; and
WHEREAS, He distinguished himself in his profession and by his sincere
dedication and substantial contribution to the welfare of his community;
Red Pisciotti retired in 1973 after 26 years of dedicated service to the
State of New York as a Corrections Officer; and
WHEREAS, Upon his retirement, he worked at General Electric; he then
owned and operated the Downtown Motel, formerly known as The Auburn Inn,
and the ticket agency for the Onondaga and Greyhound Bus Lines; and
WHEREAS, Red Pisciotti's commitment to excellence, and his spirit of
humanity, carried over into all fields of enterprise, including charita-
ble and civic endeavors; he was a member of the Civil Service Associ-
ation, the Heart Fund Advisory Committee and a past President of the
Christopher Columbus Commemorative Committee; and
WHEREAS, Furthermore, he was a member of the Elk's Lodge No. 474 BPOE,
member and past President of Sons of Italy, a third degree member of the
Knights of Columbus Council 207, and a member and past President of the
Auburn Lions Club; and
WHEREAS, He was predeceased by his first wife of 24 years, Mary Panar-
isi Pisciotti; his parents, Antonio and Francesca Colella Pisciotti; a
brother, Thomas Pisciotti; and a sister, Mary Bellerdine; Francis J.
"Red" Pisciotti is survived by his second wife, Mary Ann Vasile Pisciot-
ti; daughter, Joanne DeTomaso (Domenic); a son, Anthony "Tony" (Helen);
two stepdaughters, Elaine Frost and Anne Marie Byrd (Rob); three step-
sons, Louis Vasile (Denise), Thomas Vasile (Karen) and Sam Vasile
(Renee); a brother-in-law, Matthew Panarisi (Nancy); 19 grandchildren;
nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews; and
WHEREAS, Armed with a humanistic spirit, imbued with a sense of
compassion, and comforted by a loving family, Red Pisciotti leaves
behind a legacy which will long endure the passage of time and will
remain as a comforting memory to all he served and befriended; now,
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
mourn the death of Francis J. "Red" Pisciotti, distinguished citizen and
devoted member of his community; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to the family of Francis J. "Red" Pisciotti.